Business Attraction Prime Sites
Commerce And Econ Opp
Funding Amount
$250000 - $25000000
Deadline
June 30, 2027
255 days left
Grant Type
State
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Current deadline
- June 30, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “rolling basis as they are submitted.”
Can we apply?
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Geography
- Illinois
Required status
- Active SAM.gov registration (UEI)
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Construction or renovation of facilities to be used as warehouses are not eligible.
- Not eligible: Ineligible expenses include:
- Not eligible: submission will not be considered for an award.
- Not eligible: Applicants that do not meet these criteria are ineligible.
- Not eligible: Documents stored in Google Docs or other cloud-based servers are not allowed.
Overview
Details
- Agency: Commerce And Econ Opp
- CSFA Number: 420-45-2608
- Program: Business Attraction Prime Sites
- Announcement Type: Modified
- Assistance Type: Grant
- Estimated Total Funding: 120000000.00
- Anticipated Awards: 130
- Cost Sharing: Yes
- Indirect Costs: No
- Funding Source: State
How to Apply
Application Period: 09/20/2021 - 06/30/2027 : 11:59pm
Technical Assistance: No
Apply here: https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/2608-2023.html
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State of Illinois Uniform Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Summary Information
Awarding Agency Name Commerce And Econ Opp
Agency Contact Joy Wolfe (ceo.obd@illinois.gov)
Announcement Type Modified
Type of Assistance Instrument Grant
Funding Opportunity Number 1
Funding Opportunity Title Business Attraction Prime Sites
CSFA Number 420-45-2608
CSFA Popular Name Business Attraction Prime Sites
Anticipated Number of Awards 130
Estimated Total Program Funding $120,000,000
Award Range $250000 - $25000000
Source of Funding State
Cost Sharing or Matching Yes
Requirements
Indirect Costs Allowed No
Restrictions on Indirect Costs No
Posted Date 09/20/2021
Application Date Range 09/20/2021 - 06/30/2027 : 11:59pm
Grant Application Link Please select the entire address below and paste it into the browser...
https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/2608-2023.html
Technical Assistance Session No
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Agency-specific Content for the Notice of Funding Opportunity
Business Attraction Prime Sites
NOFO ID: 2608-2023
For information about grants please visit:
https://dceo.illinois.gov/dceo-grants.html
A. Program Description
- Notice of Funding Opportunity Intent
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (the “Department” or “DCEO”) is issuing
this Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) to assist companies with large-scale capital investment
projects that commit to significant job creation for Illinois residents as they relocate or expand
operations within Illinois. Business Attraction Prime Sites grants can encompass a wide range of
economic development projects and may include infrastructure and capital equipment purchases that
will result in job creation in the state of Illinois.
2.
Excerpt from the funding announcement. Read the full announcement.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Small businesses
- Startups
Project Locations
- IL
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